FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Falcons have designated starting center Drew Dalman to return to practice, the organization announced Wednesday.
Dalman has been on injured reserve since suffering an ankle injury in the Falcons' Week 3 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He played on 31% of the offensive snaps in that game before Ryan Neuzil took over at center. Neuzil has started every game at center since.
Dalman has started 34 games for Atlanta in the four seasons since he was selected in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
According to league rules, when a player is designated to return to practice, it opens a 21-day window in which the player must be activated to the 53-man roster or be placed on season-ending reserve at the end of that three week period.
When asked about Dalman's status Monday, head coach Raheem Morris said Dalman is "progressing back towards health."
"I really feel good about him," Morris said. "We had a couple good workouts with him, with the trainers and things of that nature, so we'll see where that goes."
In other transaction news, the Falcons signed linebacker Tyreek Maddox-Williams to the practice squad. In a corresponding move, Atlanta released offensive lineman Matthew Cindric from the practice squad.
Take a look at our favorite images from Wednesday practice in Flowery Branch ahead of the week nine matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.
Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons #31 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney #1 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 and Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Nate Landman #53 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London #5 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins #18 and Atlanta Falcons safety Richie Grant #27 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts #8 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Matthew Judon #15 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins #18 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Drew Dalman #67 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney #1 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Richie Grant #27 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Arnold Ebiketie #17 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons #31 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Casey Washington #82 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman Grady Jarrett #97during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Matthew Bergeron #65 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Darnell Mooney #1 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons safety Jessie Bates III #3 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell #24 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss #55 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III #34 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Drew Dalman #67 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins #18 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons inside linebacker Troy Andersen #44 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier #25 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III #34 during practice at Atlanta Falcons Training Facility in Flowery Branch, Georgia, on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. (Photo by Jay BendlinAtlanta Falcons)
